One trend I see is the following timeline pattern of an early startup wishing to become a scalable SaaS platform with an open source core: Services > Support >

One trend I see is the following timeline pattern of an early startup wishing to become a scalable SaaS platform with an open source core: Services > Support > Packaging > Subscriptions > Open Core > Managed > Cloud > SaaS Basically they open source a core component that doesn't compromise the business model. For example, only open sourcing an engine but not plugins, modules, or dashboards around it. They also open source the core once they've already gained traction which puts them way ahead of anyone trying to do the same thing they are.